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Dear CEP members,

I hope this message finds you well.

We have received a request from Janis Nicmanis, Leading Expert of the Performance Analysis and Development Department, from State Probation Service of Latvia, seeking information regarding the decriminalisation of illicit drug use, specifically in relation to minors. The objective is to establish a more child-friendly legal framework to reduce minors' involvement in the penal system and promote successful resocialisation.

The specific questions are as follows:

1. Has illicit drug use been decriminalised in your country? If so, do minors have different rules than adults?

2. Does the national regulation stipulate any mandatory action for a minor caught using illicit drugs? For example, participation in an addiction prevention programme or medical consultation?

Please note that the deadline for responses is 31st July, and kindly send your responses directly to Janis Nicmanis at janis.nicmanis@vpd.gov.lv.

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in this matter.

Best regards,

Hannan

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Ms Hannan Amnad

CEP communication officer

Workdays: Monday till Thursday

Confederation of European Probation

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